Did you know only 35% of employees report that their organization’s culture encourages taking breaks?
Across all generations, work-life balance is the second-most prioritized and committed to company initiative. As the quest for balance between the personal and professional becomes critical, the emphasis on work-life balance shifts from a mere perk to a strategic imperative.
Employee Wellness and Work-Life Balance
- 37% of workers would consider quitting their jobs if their employer asked them to spend more time in the office.
- 95% of employees would rather work at an organization that respects boundaries between work and personal time.
- 96% of job seekers prefer companies that clearly prioritize employee wellness.
- 92% of workers would prefer to work for an organization that values their emotional and psychological well-being.
- 25% of employees say they are unlikely to stay at companies that do not prioritize well-being.
- 50% of employees say their motivation would be negatively affected at a company that does not prioritize wellness.
Cultivating a Positive PTO Culture
PTO, often regarded as the singular solution to work-life balance issues, poses its own unique problems. Many employees fear that using PTO will stunt their career progression, result in an overwhelming amount of work on their return, create the perception that they are not dedicated to their work, or negatively affect the workloads of colleagues.
To combat this, shift your organizational culture to openly encourage PTO usage. Leaders should lead by example, praise team members for using PTO, and balance their workload fairly among team members to ensure no one becomes overwhelmed.
Flexible Scheduling Options
By now, many companies have determined whether remote work is right for them, but remote work is not the only option for a balanced schedule. Employees highly value flexible scheduling, and companies report benefits such as making it easier to attract top talent and increasing employee productivity, loyalty, and retention. Organizations can integrate strategies like flexible hours, compressed workweeks, or core hours to allow
employees more autonomy.
Setting Clear Boundaries
Remote work makes it easy to blur the lines between personal and professional time, and the technology’s ubiquity makes it difficult to truly disconnect, especially from work. Establishing guidelines about email and communication outside of working hours helps employees set boundaries between work and nonwork time. Leaders should serve as role models, exemplifying work-life balance by respecting boundaries and creating their own.
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